Signer definition & meaning: What does it mean?

Meaning of signer

Signer: A signer is a person or organization that has signed a contract or a legal agreement of some kind.

Examples

1. She was the signer of a two-year lease agreement.
2. Franklin Benjamin was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
3. The contract was voided due to the age of the signer.

Synonyms

• Signatory
• Signee

Signer vs Signatory vs Signee

"Signatory", "Signee" or "Signer" all mean the same thing, a person or organization that signs a document.

• Signatory is used in more formal contexts like a government signing a treaty for example.
• Signee is a more precise legal term. It's used when dealing with contract law. It's used in professional settings as well.
• Signer is the more informal word used amongst friends, family, and colleagues.

Signer or Signor

The two words mean two different things. "Signer" means someone who signed a document, while "Signor" is the equivalent of "Mr." in Italian. It is used when addressing a man with respect just like in English. The term "Signor" does not exist in English and has nothing to do with signing contracts, signatures or contract law.